Oswego, NY -- The holiday season has already started in the Port City.

Holiday-themed events kicked off over the weekend in Oswego and the celebration will be continuing for the next six weeks. From shopping to family-friendly activities and music, there is lots to do in Oswego.

The events include:

Sunday: The H. Lee White Marine Museum and Maritime Center, on Oswego's West First Street Pier, offers children an opportunity to get in the spirit of the holidays by attending a Gingerbread Ornament Workshop at 2 p.m.

Nov. 22: Local musicians will play from 7 to 9 p.m. at Taste the World's Mug 'o Music in Canal Commons.

Nov. 30: Amex Small Business Saturday.

Dec. 5: Children's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The parade starts at 5 p.m. at iHeart Oswego, 29 W. Seneca St., and ends at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza in time for Santa to arrive and the tree to be lit.

Dec. 8: The H. Lee White Museum and Maritime Center is hosting its annual "Christmas at Sea" Open House from 1 to 4:30 p.m.. The event includes homemade cookies, uniquely decorated holiday trees, model train displays throughout the building courtesy of the Oswego Valley Railroad Association and Museum and a vintage Waterfront Village is featured under the 12-foot high Christmas tree. At 2 p.m., Santa Claus arrives and he will not leave until he hears every child's wish.

Dec. 13: Shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of the annual city-wide Late Night Shopping event when stores will remain open until 10 p.m.

Dec. 11-14 and Dec. 18-21: Holiday Museum Shops will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Oswego State Downtown, located at the corner of West First and Bridge streets.